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Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Samsam Petherbridge
  • Course Code W25PTGB01A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

From exploring both Eastern and Western drawing methods, we will delve into various approaches to observe and illustrate personal interior or exterior spaces. Using both mixed media and printmaking techniques, you will build an archive of work. This collection will serve as a foundation to learn bookbinding techniques, tools, materials, and methods. As you draw inspiration from your subjects and develop your visual identity, our final books may take on new and imaginative forms. These sessions welcome participants of all levels, offering creative and alternative methods in bookbinding and mark-making.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Engage in drawing practices and develop proficiency in mark-making techniques to enhance observational skills and discover illustrative methods.
  • Acquire knowledge and skills in printmaking, confidently using relevant tools and materials.
  • Learn fundamental bookbinding techniques with specialised tools and materials.
  • Through collaborative discussions and practical sessions, develop a unique visual style and integrate illustration and printmaking techniques to create cohesive art books.

Class format and activities

There will be demonstration, group discussion, one to one tuition and practical project work. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge of bookbinding is required. This class is a great introduction to making books.

What you need to know before you enrol

Health and Safety information will be given at the start of the course and in subsequent lessons wherever necessary. The studio is accessible via a lift and there is an adjustable height desk available.

What you need

Pencil, eraser, notebook for taking notes. We will discuss in the first session if there are any other tools and materials you may want to buy.

What you can do next

You can enrol on a number of other bookbinding or printmaking classes including the next classes with Sam, W23PTGB01C, W24PTGB01D, W24PTGB01F, W24PTGB01G
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